Shure X2u Microphone to USB Adapter

XLR-to-USB signal adapter connects any XLR microphone to a computer for recording with headphone monitoring. Features include USB connectivity, integrated preamplifier with microphone gain control, and zero latency monitoring for real-time playback.

The X2u, combined with any wired microphone can be easily connected directly to a computer without the need for any additional hardware. This makes it ideal for home recording studios.

Shure X2U Features

• USB plug and play connectivity
• Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X (10.1 or later)
• Integrated pre-amp with microphone gain control allows control of input signal strength
• Zero latency monitoring for real-time playback and multi-tracking without disorientation
• Headphone jack with volume control for monitoring
• Monitor mix control for blending microphone and playback audio
• Provides +48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones

• X2u microphone to USB adapter1
• USB cable, 9.8 ft (3 m)1
• Zippered pouch1

• Frequency response20 to 20,000Hz +/-1dB
• Power requirementsUSB-powered, 500mA, maximum
• Digital noise floor 20Hz to 20kHz A weighted-81dB FS (minimum mic gain setting), -78dB FS maximum mic gain setting)
• Sampling rateup to 48kHz
• Bit depth16 bit
• Peak signal indicator
  • Off: -30dB FS
  • Green: -30 to -12dB FS
  • Yellow: -12 to 0dB FS
  • Red: >0 (digital converter clipped)
• Adjustable gain range40dB
• Headphone output3.5mm (1/8")
• System requirements
  • USB: USB 1.1 or 2.0, powered
  • RAM: 64MB RAM (minimum)
  • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Edition (service pack 1.0 or later, or use USB audio driver update from Microsoft), Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Apple Computer Mac OS X 10.0 or later